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Seems my last communication did not scare anyone off the challenge that awaits - great. Here are the convoy positions for the drive. Sincere apologies @PaoloMaraziti and @Looper We are a 12 car convoy and to extend the convoy runs the risk of disjointed communication and in this company (leviathans at the back) massively churned sand. Had this been first drive for either of you, I would have accommodated the request, but we always need to keep safety at a higher premium than anything else - on this occasion, I am afraid you did not make the convoy. @Werno @Sunil Mathew @Zixuan Huang - Charlie @Chinthaka Ruwan @Alain Canivet-Abikhalil @Hisham Masaad @Rawad @Darren Brooke @Humayun Ghias @darren thompson @Ale Vallecchi You all made it to the drive. Just know that if for any reason you do not turn up on Saturday morning there were two drivers eagerly awaiting your space and it's to them that any apologies need to be addressed. I am sure that both @PaoloMaraziti and @Looper can change their plans with some notice and turn up if you are going to drop out - if you are don't just remove your RSVP and hope that someone finds it while looking through: POST IT HERE ON THE FORUM so that everyone can see and act accordingly. As for the people on the drive expect technical, expect soft sand, expect some ridges and expect some crisscross and a relatively fast pace so that we can make it from the Lisaili start point to Last Exit [implies not a lot of time spent on play areas and the need to keep moving]. No specific theme for the day - but I do warn you there's plenty more dad jokes out there waiting to be inflicted on what is a very captive audience. Enjoy your Friday. See you soon in the sand.

Dear All, as we have 4 waitlist members here, so I'm just reaching you all to make sure that you all are still ON for tomo drive, in case your plan has changed please update. @Naveen Raj @S Jacob @munkybizness @Niki @Damien Ranjit @Ben84 @Richard Franks @Tareck @JamesThorn @Rjducos OR any of you like to join more exciting, picturesque, and adrenaline pump drive around same time than this boring drive, please feel free to change and update.

Please find your convoy numbering below. In case of emergency you can reach me at 050 5258706. UPDATE: Radio channel will be 5 - 446.106-25 Please be mindful of "RIFADAH EXIT" as you must get on service/side road early to get that exit. @Niki @Damien Ranjit @JamesThorn @S Jacob @Naveen Raj @Tareck @Brette @munkybizness @Richard Franks @Rjducos @Ben84 @Hisham Masaad 1 Gaurav Crew Silver Pajero 2 Niki IM FJ Cruiser 2021 Black 3 Damien Ranjit Fewbie 2014, Nissan Pathfinder - R51 - Silver 4 JamesThorn Fewbie 2020 Lexus LX570 Black 5 S Jacob Fewbie 2013 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.5 - SWB - White 6 Naveen Raj Fewbie 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero 5 door Gray 7 Tareck Fewbie Nissan Patrol Y62 8 Brette Marshal 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Black 9 munkybizness Fewbie 2021 Y61 Nissan Patrol SS - LWB - White 10 Richard Franks Fewbie 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, red 11 Rjducos Fewbie Toyota Fortuner V6 4.0 L black 12 Ben84 Fewbie 2020 Jeep Wrangler - Rubicon - 4 door 13 Hisham Advisor Fj black 4 door 2010

It only took you a year to find your way back.... 😜

Dear Friends Alex Raptor @Alex Raptor Hilal Sharafudeen @Hilal Sharafudeen eldose baby @eldose baby YazGayed @YazGayed Joji varghese @Joji varghese salah2u @salah2u Mohamad Anwer @Mohamad Anwer Veedooshee @Veedooshee MANOJ NAIR @MANOJ NAIR Rsjiv Samuel @Rsjiv Samuel Senthil Kumar @Senthil Kumar Alfred Alinazar @Alfred Alinazar @M.Seidam @marks Please note your positions for tomorrow @Veedooshee, @Alex Raptor, @M.Seidam and @marks are the senior members on this drive to help with advises and recovery. Please listen to them Please bring your mandatory gears - off road flag, deflator, shovel and a programmed radio without which you will not be allowed to drive. Radio channel will be 3. Meeting point is updated as below https://goo.gl/maps/LdEjQdBufXo2Dq4q8 See you all tomorrow for some fun in a challenging area.

Hello @Abdul Rafay-S @Yawa @Jason Grima @Pierre de Maigret @Looper @Naveen Raj @Alain Canivet-Abikhalil @Danish Mohammad I hope you are all doing well. Please find attached convoy list for tomorrow's drive and we will be using Channel Number 3 (44605631). Looking forward to see you, take care.

Hi everyone! Here the convoy for tomorrow's drive! we are going to use Carnity channel 7 See you all tomorrow then! 7 44615625

You lead the way, Daler Mehndi will pump up my cabin, and together ho jayegi balle balle 🤣

dear @Alex Raptor. I have corrected the location as below on my PC . Not sure what was the technical glitch as I entered it from my Android mobile phone. https://goo.gl/maps/LdEjQdBufXo2Dq4q8

Dear Margham Morning Motorists, The waiting is over. Here is the convoy list for tomorrow morning. @Pieter Potgieter @Tom V @Joseph Sebastian @Alexanderrr @Islam Soliman @Ferl Brown @Enrico Biscaro @Mahesh Khatry @Muhamed Ameen @Bernard Kalaani Looking forward to driving with you all in the morning. Radio channel will be advised at the drive. See you soon in the sand.

@Josh T. @ShereenMK @Santoso Marjuki @Mikhail Lukichev @Nabeel Abdul Rahman @John Vanderbleek @Anand Aherkar @Mohammed Abuamer @sibi thomas The meeting point has been updated on both the original post as well as the calendar event. I have mentioned the same below for a ready reference as well https://goo.gl/maps/Loy4FD3HAnE4Yo4k6 As we are less than 24 hours from the start of the drive, here is a brief of what we plan to do tomorrow: PREPARATION FOR THE DRIVE AND WHAT TO EXPECT 1) Please ensure that you reach the meeting point on time, i.e., 6:00 AM sharp. Reaching 10 mins early would be better, but dont be late. Also, ensure that you have tow points at the front and rear with 8 inch (min ground clearance) 2) All first timers with Carnity need to ensure that they have gone through the Newbie briefing Video : 3) The senior members on tomorrow's drive would be @Nivin and myself. 4) We will be using Carnity Channel 3 tomorrow. (446.05625 Mhz). The instructions to program the radio are provided in the below post. Please ensure that you have a fully charged and programmed radio before the drive. If you are a first timer with Carnity we shall provide you with a spare radio for this drive, if you dont have one. 5) All traction controls, ABS and Air bags need to be switched off. While turning off traction control is mandatory, its ok if you are unable to turn off the Airbags for this drive. Traction Control, ABS and Airbags can be disabled by a button or by pulling the fuse. Incase of any queries you can always ask me or the senior members before the drive or better still, post your queries on this drive post and we would assist. 6) You will need a pressure gauge and deflator as a minimum. If you have a compressor it would be better as the compressor at Last Exit does malfunction from time to time. 7) For highway tyres you can deflate to 15 psi. Those who have AT tyres, you can deflate to 13 psi. 8 ) Feel free to ask questions at any time. 9) Convoy Numbering will be posted today evening after 8 pm. We shall be starting the drive on some flat tracks and would build up the pace from there depending on the convoy response. We will be driving for about 3.5 hours practicing driving in sand, proper steering control, crossing some dunes, and getting you and your vehicle more familiarized with the desert. By 10:00 am we will be heading out towards the ADNOC gas station. COVID PRECUATIONS COVID is still very much there, so once you reach the meeting point, park your cars at sufficient distance from each other. Always wear your masks while stepping out of your cars. Once done deflating, please get back into your cars immediately. Drivers will be responsible for the compliance of their passengers as well.

Hello @Alain Canivet-Abikhalil & @Naveen Raj, You have been added to the drive, please confirm your attendance. The updated waitlist priority is as follows: 1. @S Jacob 2nd drive

FINALLY!! back in Sweihan after almost a year, been wishing to visit here again for ages see you all soon.

Dear Desert Wanderers, this RSVP is now closed. Please find below the convoy order for our drive: @Arman, @PaoloMaraziti, @Hasan Wahlan, @Farouq Owdeh, @Mario Cornejo, @Mus_hus78, @Ruan van den Heever, @Xavier Treasurer, @Lakshmi Narasimhan, @GauravSoni, this drive is going to be thrilling and exciting, but also very demanding from a technical point of view, both mentally for the drivers and mechanically for the cars. It will require your full and undivided concentration at every step, especially when we will reach elevated positions on steep slopes, so make sure you come well rested and hydrated and that and you don’t have any reason for being distracted. Also, please consider carefully if you wish to bring passengers along with you. We will be using Carnity Channel 4 (446.08125Mhz). Our meeting point is confirmed at E16 Al Taf Road - https://goo.gl/maps/ht1HmGSnbw1ans5d7 See you tomorrow morning, ready to go (i.e. already caffeinated, deflated, flagged and briefed) by no later 5:30am (sharp), so make sure you make it to the meeting point at least by 5:15am.

well done and congratulations to all

Congratulations for all ✌️👍

RSVP is now closed for this drive @Janarthan and myself welcome @Gregory, @Gilbert Khalil, @Anoop Nair, @Will Seivewright, @Sunil Mathew, @Lawrence_Chehimi, @Charbel and @Ehab to this drive. We will be using the Carnity channel #6 (44613125). The convoy list is as follows See you tomorrow in the sand.

Convoy Numbering 1. Srikumar 2. Shereen 3. Anand 4. Sibi 5. Nabeel 6. Nivin 7. Mohammed 8. Santoso 9. John 10. Josh T. 11. Mikhail See you tomorrow morning at sharp 6:00 AM

@Felix Obst @Arijit Bhattacharyya @Kenneth Stenlund @BHANU PRAKASH VISHWANATH @Javid_DXB @Neil Jarman and @Gerrit Bus Looking forward to meet you all tomorrow morning. Below you can find the convoy numbering Absolute Newbie Drive Al Qudra 03 sept 2021 Attendees Level Car Pos # Vanessa8580 Marshal Mitsubishi Pajero LWB Blue 1 Felix Obst Absolute Newbie Jeep Wrangler JLU White 2021 2 Javid DXB Absolute Newbie Nissan Patrol 3 Bhanu Prakash Viswanath Absolute Newbie Mitsubishi Pajero 2014 4 Arijit Bhattacharyya Absolute Newbie Nissan X-terra 5 Neil Jarman Absolute Newbie Jeep Wrangler 2door Green 1995 6 Kenneth Stenlund Absolute Newbie Toyota FJ Cruiser 2021 7 Gerrit Bus Absolute Newbie Jeep Gladiator 8 Mehmet Volga Advance Mitsubishi Pajero LWB 9 We will be using radio channel 1 (446 00625) for anyone who is bringing their own radio, don't worry if you do not have a radio yet, I will be bringing spare radios that you can use. I hope to see you all tomorrow morning at 6am sharp !

Thanks for the understanding

@Chaitanya D Hi is the location correct? I'm getting a roundabout in Al Madam, EDIT - its now showing by Big Red, it was a google brain fart

Please find your convoy numbering below. In case of emergency you can reach me at 050 5258706. UPDATE: Radio channel will be 1 - 446.006-25 @Ahmed Wagdy @Javid_DXB @Santoso Marjuki @Shehzada Umer Naseer @hasan hamadeh @Yousef Alimadadi @Bernard Kalaani @Enrico Biscaro @Daniel Yang @Arshad Roojee @munkybizness @Islam Soliman 1 Gaurav Crew Silver Pajero 2 Ahmed Wagdy Fewbie 2012, Toyota, FJ curser Extreme, Black 3 Javid_DXB Newbie Nisan patrol 4 Santoso Marjuki Newbie 2020Jeep Rubicon-4 door-Blue 5 Shehzada Umer Newbie Toyota FJ Cruiser 6 hasan hamadeh Newbie 2020, ford, raptor, 4 door, grey 7 Yousef Alimadadi Advisor Pajero 3.8L 2010 8 Bernard Kalaani Newbie 2021 Wrangler, 4 door grey 9 Enrico Biscaro Newbie 2014 Mitsubishi Pajero SWB GLS Silver 10 Daniel Yang Fewbie Modified Nissan Patrol Y62-White 11 Arshad Roojee Fewbie 2009 Jeep Wrangler - 2 door - Yellow 12 munkybizness Fewbie 2021 Y61 Nissan Patrol SS - LWB - White 13 Islam Expert Yukon

Selina, Sorry to read that we will miss you. We will try to have fun in the sand in your absence. @Mahesh Khatry you just got promoted to the drive. Please confirm.

Confirmed and looking forward to it

As I can see @Charbel withdrew his RSVP, @S Jacob i will add you to the drive, please confirm your attendance.

Hi, I just want to mention I will be on my Toyota Fortuner V6 4.0 L black (in case you need to know)

Confirmed from my side too

If you mean that Daler would play second fiddle to Gaurav, then yes 😎

Confirmed from my side, will be there in the morning

🤜🏽🤛🏽 I really love spending other people’s money …. I think it’s a no regret investment and so glad you enjoying it already!

Confirmed from my end.

Hi Vanessa, 1. NISSAN X TERRA 2. None 3. Yes + Compressor + Flag

Congratulations 👏👏👏

Driving off-road is a very interesting and entertaining experience but there are a few basic things you need to check first before heading for your first off-road drive with Carnity Off-road Club. Every driver should know when to join for an offroad drive and when to pass until all below things are checked. VEHICLE Ground clearance: Minimum 8 inches under front and rear bumper is must. You will need to be careful while driving and slow down while descent and approach to avoid any minor bumper damage. If your 4x4 have EAS (electronic suspension), lift it to the max height and then measure it. Also read the manual to know what is the max speed you can drive with off-road height, as many manufacturer limit up to 60 Kmph with off-road height, which is plenty in most cases. Knowing that limit is better in case you go above that speed, so you can lift it again once you slow down. Tow hook: Your 4x4 should have at least 1 tow hook in the front and 1 tow hook at the back, more the better. Also you should check the integrity of all tow hooks and its appearance, if they are shaking or rusted or missing a bolt, then get them fixed before joining any off-road drive. Engine: Your engine should be in perfect working condition without any check engine light or any warning lights on dashboard or leaking oil or coolant. Engine takes more stress while off-roading so well serviced 4x4 performs better on off-road. If you recently bought the car and have no idea of last service, then it's highly advisable to get the engine service before your first off-road drive. Gear / Transmission: Your 4x4 should have 4L and 4H gearing option. AWD or SUV without LO/HI gearing option are not advisable for sand off-roading. Suspension: Your 4x4 vehicle suspension should be in reasonable and drivable condition. You can drive with stock suspension perfectly fine and then you can decide to modify it, if really needed. Any suspension lifted up to 2-3 inches are accepted, anything above 3 inches lift need trip leader approval before joining any drive to make sure if you have widened the wheelbase to lower the center of gravity in an orderly manner. Tires: Your 4x4 tires should be in good condition with enough tread and more than half life left. Tires nearing their end usually fail while off-roading, so check for date of manufacturing shouldn't be more than 3-4 years. No visible cuts or lost tread chunks or cracking sidewall should be there. Fuel Tank: You should always join the off-road drive with full fuel tank, as all vehicles consume double or triple the amount of fuel while off-roading. You don't need to change the fuel type from special to super for off-road purpose, continue with your fuel type as per manufacturers recommendation. Sign up: Once you have checked all these above points then RSVP the drive calendar and post an introductory message on the drive post - sharing your 4x4 details, previous off-road experience (if any), so that trip lead can acknowledge and plan the drive accordingly. OFF-ROAD GEAR You don't need any off-road gear or recovery gears for your first off-road drive, but if you have a shovel, flag and a radio (walkie talkie) then please carry it with you. Rest all the off-road gears and recovery tools will be shown to you once you attend the briefing and you can read more about them here: https://carnity.com/advice/offroad/most-comprehensive-list-of-off-road-gears-and-recovery-tools-r81 OFF-ROAD DRIVE Always wear long pants and closed shoes (no slippers) to avoid any injury or sun burn. Carry hat/cap/scarf, in case you need to spend long time under the sun. Carry plenty of water and soft drinks of your choice to keep you hydrated. Carry your camera mounts if you like to record the drive (no hand held). No carrying or consumption of any type of alcoholic drinks on the drive.

Congratulations to the top 10 HOT SHOT Photographers, based on Facebook reach. @Chaitanya D @Josh T. @Niki @topgear @Lakshmi Narasimhan @Sunil Mathew @Veedooshee @Mohamad Anwer @TT_Dubai @Tareck

Congratulations to all.... 🎊

@Anish S I am afraid I will have to drop out as I have taken up some other commitment.. Thanks.

Lol, u got it.

@M.Seidam thank you for the nice words! It feels great to be part of the community - I can feel a special mindset here and hope this will be the same during the drives. I’m really looking forward to my first drive tomorrow. I will start bringing my kids again they love the desert and can’t wait to go on their next ride. For the first one I do not want to bring them to be totally focused. Hope to meet you soon on a ride! have a great weekend!

Hi Gaurav, due to unforseen circumstances I will have to drop out. I have removed myself. Hopefully someone else waitlisted can join in. See you next week. Have a great drive.

@munkybiznessNice choice bro looking forward to hear the result, Btw Pioneer Jafza headquarter guys told me they are still not sure when the new shipments will come because the supply chain issue. So i already decided to install the Sony ax8000 anyway, ax5500 also not available everywhere, i think if you are focus on sound quality Sony is good.

Is there any chance extending the convoy? With the guys on waitlist we would be around 17. I don't recall I ever been to Iftar Bowl🙄

We all win - some of us just win on big dunes and others on heaps of sand.......we like it when the Dubai drivers join in Abu Dhabi!

The waitlist priority is as follows 1. @Alain Canivet-Abikhalil 2nd drive 2. @Naveen Raj 2nd drive 3. @S Jacob 2nd drive

Welcome to Carnity @Neil Jarman awesome jeep . By the way also @Frederic Drives manual . 😉

Hi to everyone, updated the entrypoint for our drive https://goo.gl/maps/3vAWT4rZNY9X5er98 location was changed to be compliant with Carnity's recommendations. It will be a really long and challenging drive (base track 65Km!). Can't wait to see you on the sand

Hi @Anish Splease add me to wait list- 2nd drive

Pre Drive Thoughts The dunes are living, moving entities literally shifting sands as the wind moves them from one place to another, changing their shapes and structure in new and unexpected ways. I visited Margham last week to be surprised that an area that had been full of lovely wide play bowls a mere 6 months ago was no longer the easy cruising route that I remembered. Which is partly why I wanted to bring a Newbie convoy back into this area. Even though the big bowls are no longer quite the fun they were, this route benefits from: Some amazingly beautiful scenery and different pink colored sand all the challenges that a newbie needs to conquer (ascents/descents/light technical/swooping dunes) Lots of virgin sands (a lot less cross tracks) Options to end the drive in three different locations This is a drive where you will put what you learned to date into practice and learn some new important skills that will be needed as you continue in your off road journey. See you soon in the sand.

Shuweihat Island, Location, Waypoints, Photos, Videos, Reviews and Feedback from the travellers who visited before. Shuwaihat Island offers the best mix of clear water shallow beaches with beautifully textured rocks and zero light pollution to enjoy the stars like never before. This island is a perfect place for any photographer to capture incredible shots of great variety from the sky, water, rocks, sun, beach, sea in one place. Sandstone colour rocks and low-lying cliffs that look like mini caves are mesmerizing in itself. Shuweihat Island is about 3 hours and 30 minutes away from Dubai and 2 hours and 30 minutes from Abu Dhabi. As you will be driving on International Highway E11 so be confident to overtake truckers every now and then at high speed. Although you can reach in a sedan car, but getting closer to the water or reaching to tall rocks or crossing the rocky terrain 4WD is better. I visited Shuwaihat Island on the last national day weekend and this place was very crowded with hundreds of cars. Shuweihat Island scenery is so beautiful that you can spend hours doing nothing and enjoying the nature if you plan to visit during good weather. You can enjoy the rocky formation and clear water shoreline is amazing, of course with sandals as the beach is mixed with sand and rocks. If you plan to stay here for long, you should carry enough water and food as there is no grocery or cafeteria nearby. You can fill up the petrol in the last Adnoc Fuel station at Qareen Al Aish and pack up the food supplies as this Adnoc gas station is big enough to have a convinient store, ATM, restaurant and toilets. Adnoc at Qareen Al Aish: https://goo.gl/maps/PSQ2hvJWHJy This is my recommended spot that I found the best in terms of scenic beauty and access to the beach. https://goo.gl/maps/B3utEm8nYmv 24°06’42.2”N 52°25’57.4”E Reviews: Tripadvisor - 4 out 5 based on 10 reviews Google: 4.6 out of 5 based on 152 reviews Best time to visit: October to May, when the weather is not too hot for outdoor. Shuweihat Island Entry Fee: There are no charges to visit or using public areas Shuweihat Island Timing: It is open 24/7, 365 days, you can enjoy in day and night too. Shuweihat Island Camping: Not sure if it's allowed everywhere, as part of Shuweihat Island is owned by Army. If you happen to make an attempt, keep it clean and less noisy and you might get away. Essentials: Outdoor clothing and closed footwear, few good torches or flashlight if you plan to stay after dark. Online GPS is a must for driving (offline is even better), carry plenty of water and food if you plan to stay outdoors for long hours. Keep it clean: Don't litter anywhere, because trash cans, plastic and glass kill wildlife. Emergency: If bitten by a snake or a Scorpio take a picture or remember the colour and size and rush to the nearest hospital for a specific antidote for that species. Keep yourself calm, so your blood pressure and heartbeat stay low to help you minimize the effect. Feedback: Please leave your feedback below if you have been to Shuweihat and like to add something more.

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